From receipts to home deeds, let's talk about what you should shred and when.
Shred Immediately
Expired warranties
Credit offers
Cancelled checks (non-tax related)
Sales receipts
ATM receipts (you can also get these emailed to you!)
Paid credit card statements
Paid utility bills
Shred Within 1 Year
Bank statements
Pay stubs
Paid medical bills
Shred After 7 Years
Records for any tax deductions
W-2's
Tax-related receipts
Tax-related cancelled checks
Shred When No Longer Needed
Auto titles (keep as long as you own the vehicle)
Home improvement receipts (keep until you sell the home and pay any capital gains taxes)
Disputed medical bills (keep until resolved)
Home deeds (keep as long as you own the property)
Never Shred (never get rid of these!!)
Birth certificates
Death certificates
Social Security cards
Marriage/Divorce decrees
Tax returns
Adoption papers
Citizenship papers
When it's time to shred some documents, give Embassy RMS a call at (800) 717-1443 or fill out our online contact form to request a quote or schedule a service!
We are the trusted local paper shredding company in Central Texas.
Our Waco, TX address is 2100 Webster Ave. Waco, TX 76706. (254) 662-2505
Our College Station, TX location is at 6936 Old Jones Rd. College Station, TX 77845. (800) 717-1443
Our Round Rock, TX location is at 1000 Heritage Center Circle Road. Suite 363. Round Rock, TX 78664. (512) 466-2260